November 2023
Much to be Thankful For
MDLP has much to be thankful for ...
Our Students - Recent data analysis indicates that of the 1780 currently enrolled students, 65% have returned to MDLP for an additional course and almost 2600 students enrolled in one or more summer courses for a total of 3325 summer course enrollments during the summer of 2023.
Our Parents - Recent parent surveys indicate that 88% agree that the curriculum and content was grade level appropriate, 87% agree that their child received specific feedback on academic performance, and 91% agree that staff and teachers treated their child with resepct and dignity.
Our Teachers and Staff - Recent employee satisfaction feedback indicates that 100% of MDLP staff feel respected by their colleagues, are encouraged to suggest workplace improvements, have a clear understanding of what is expected of them, and receive feedback that helps them improve.
Engaging in Learning during the Holidays
With the holidays approaching, many students may want to take an extended break from their courses to spend time with family and friends. If this is the case, students should plan to work ahead in their courses to ensure they do not fall behind during the holidays. Regardless of working ahead, students are required to engage in learning for at least part of their holiday breaks.
Students who wish to work ahead may do so with the understanding that they must login and submit coursework within the 14-day progress period. Students who do not login and submit coursework for 7 consecutive days will receive a progress warning. Students who do not login and submit coursework for 14 consecutive days will be dropped from the course.
Students should review the course calendar available in each course to determine a plan for working ahead. The course calendar can be adjusted based on the days in which students will engage in learning and can help students set daily and/or weekly progress goals to ensure successful completion of the course. Full-time MDLP students who need support with maintaining or making progress in their online courses should contact the MDLP counselor, Buck Bannon, at 480-308-6006 or bkbannon@mpsaz.org. Concurrently enrolled students who need support should contact their home school counselor or MDLP support at 480-308-6025 or support@mdlp.org.
MDLP teachers will continue to answer questions, provide feedback, grade assignments, and support students over the holidays with the exception of November 23, December 24-26, December 31, January 1 and Saturdays (optional for teachers to login). MDLP Support will be accessible by email during the holiday breaks, with the exception of the dates listed above.
Multiple Systems of Support
MDLP has created multiple systems of support that ensure all students receive what they need - academically, behaviorally, socially, and emotionally. We have taken a proactive and preventative approach that integrates data and instruction to maximize student achievement and support students from a strengths-based perspective. Staff members engage in data-based decision making related to program improvement, high-quality instruction and intervention, social and emotional learning, and positive behavioral supports necessary to ensure positive outcomes for students. A few systems of support are:
MDLP teachers support all students by providing clear communication, well-structured, scaffolded learning experiences, opportunities for students to seek clarification and ask questions, timely and effective feedback and grading, and personalized and differentiated instruction. To receive support from an MDLP teacher, students should contact their teacher via the course message box.
The MDLP counselor supports full-time students by providing guidance regarding course selection and graduation requirements, social and emotional learning, individual counseling based on needs, crisis intervention, and goal setting and progress monitoring. To receive support from the MDLP counselor, full-time students should contact Buck Bannon at 480-308-6006 or bkbannon@mpsaz.org.
The MDLP technical support team supports all students by providing assistance with technical issues related to MDLP courses and applications, reinstatement surveys for dropped courses, goal setting for extended courses, and teacher concerns. To receive support from MDLP technical support, students should contact MDLP support at 480-308-6025 or support@mdlp.org.
Types of Enrollment
Concurrent
A student who attends another MPS school while taking MDLP courses.
Students typically enroll in only one MDLP course each semester.
Enrollment occurs anytime between August 1 and mid-March.
Enroll now through mid-March using the MDLP registration form.
Tuition is required when a student is enrolled in more than 7 credit-bearing HS classes or more than 6 credit-bearing JH courses.
Most popular concurrent courses include: CO15 Drugs in Society, PE90 Bowling I, SS35 American History, SS51 Government, WL21 Spanish I.
Full-time
A student who does not attend another MPS school and takes courses only through MDLP.
Students typically enroll in 4-6 MDLP courses each semester.
Enrollment occurs anytime between July 1 through mid-March
Enroll now through mid-March using the MDLP registration form.
Tuition is only required if a student is ESA, over 22, or does not meet state testing requirements.
Most popular full-time courses include: EN47 Sophomore English, EN52 Mythology, MA27 Algebra I, SS35 American History, SS51 Government.
Summer
A student who attends another MPS school and enrolls in summer courses through MDLP.
Students typically enroll in 1-2 MDLP courses during the summer session.
Enrollment occurs mid-March through the end of June.
Enroll starting mid-March using the MDLP registration form.
Tuition is required for all summer courses.
Most popular summer courses include: CB02 Computer Essentials, PE90 Bowling I, SS22 World History, SS35 American History, WL22 Spanish II.
New Look for Math Courses
While lesson pages and course content in most MDLP courses are created and published using Adobe Dreamweaver, MDLP math courses have been designed using Adobe Captivate. While this software allowed for interactive content, it resulted in many limitations that prevented alignment with all other MDLP courses.
Based on feedback from students, parents, and teachers, the MDLP instructional design team is making the shift to Dreamweaver for all math courses. Starting with MA27 Algebra I this Fall and continuing with MA30 Geometry next Spring, all math courses will eventually look and feel like all other MDLP courses.
The main change students will notice is the absence of content displayed in a slideshow format. A few of the other changes that students will notice are a more organized approach to content display, easier access to all math content, additional opportunities for engagement and practice, and easily accessible and extended examples.
If parents or students have any questions regarding the MDLP courses, they may contact the MDLP math instructional designer/content specialist, David Morrow, at 480-308-6019 or dmorrow@mdlp.org.
MPS Student Code of Conduct and Discipline Matrix
In Mesa Public Schools, we are dedicated to delivering on our Promise to know our students by name, serve them by strength and need so they graduate ready for college, career and community. The Promise requires a safe environment, where students act with honesty, integrity, civility, and respect for themselves and others. The Code of Conduct reflects the district's vision, and the attitudes and skills in our Portrait of a Graduate. Please review this document to ensure your understanding of its contents.
Important Dates
November 10
Veteran's Day
Students enrolled in an MDLP course should continue to engage in learning. MDLP teachers will continue to grade assignments, answer messages, and provide feedback at least once a day.
November 22-24
MDLP Office Closed
The MDLP office will be closed for registration, enrollment, and final exams. Students may contact their teacher via the course message box, email the counselor, or email MDLP support at support@mdlp.org.
November 22-24
MPS Thanksgiving Break
Students enrolled in an MDLP course should continue to engage in learning. MDLP teachers will continue to grade assignments, answer messages, and provide feedback at least once a day, except on November 23.
December 22 - January 5
MDLP Office Closed
The MDLP office will be closed for registration, enrollment, and final exams. Students may contact their teacher via the course message box, email the counselor, or email MDLP support at support@mdlp.org.
December 22 - January 8
MPS Winter Break
Students enrolled in an MDLP course should continue to engage in learning. MDLP teachers will continue to grade assignments, answer messages, and provide feedback at least once a day, except on December 24, 25, 26, 31, and January 1 and Saturdays.
March 18 - April 28
ADE State Testing Window
Testing window for AzSCI, AASA, ACT, and ACT Aspire. Specific dates for MDLP full-time students will be determined in January. Communication regarding specific testing dates and grade levels will be posted on the MDLP state testing page and sent to families via phone call, email, announcement, and letter. Please remember that participation in state testing is required for all full-time students per ARS 15-808.
